South Korea Pet Snacks And Treats Market Size & Outlook

The pet snacks and treats market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 648.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 12.5% is expected of South Korea pet snacks and treats market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$321.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$648.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
12.5%
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South Korea pet snacks and treats market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Korea pet snacks and treats market highlights

  • The South Korea pet snacks and treats market generated a revenue of USD 321.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 648.4 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, eatables was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Chewables is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Pet snacks and treats market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 321.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 648.4 million
Growth rate12.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentEatables
Fastest growing segmentChewables
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationEatables, Chewables
Key market players worldwideMars Group Holdings Corp, Nestle SA, JM Smucker Co, General Mills Inc, Colgate Palmolive, Nestle Purina Petcare, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc, Wellness Pet Company, VAFO Group


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 0.8% of the global pet snacks and treats market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China pet snacks and treats market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Australia is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 1,551.6 million by 2030.

Eatables was the largest segment with a revenue share of 73.48% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea pet snacks and treats market based on eatables, chewables covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The pet snacks and treats market in South Korea is thriving, as a significant portion of the population has been embracing pet ownership. According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in 2022, approximately one out of four Koreans, constituting 25.4% of the respondents aged between 20 and 64, reported raising at least one pet animal in their residences.

The survey further revealed that among pet owners, 75.6% had dogs, highlighting the popularity of canine companionship, while 27.7% raised cats. In addition, 7.3% of respondents mentioned having fish as their chosen pet. This diversity in pet ownership reflects the varied preferences of people in South Korea.

According to Yonhap News Agency, pet owners spent an average of USD 123 per month on their pets, marking a significant uptick of around USD 25 from 2022. This rise in spending underscores the growing emphasis on providing high-quality and enjoyable products, including snacks and treats, for the well-being of pets.

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Pet Snacks And Treats Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
VAFO Group View profile - Chrastany, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Europe https://www.vafo.com/
Wellness Pet Company View profile 251-500 Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States, North America https://www.wellnesspet.com/
JM Smucker Co View profile 5800 One Strawberry Lane, Orrville, OH, United States, 44667-0280 https://www.jmsmucker.com
Mars Group Holdings Corp View profile 755 1-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0022 http://www.mars-ghd.co.jp
Nestle Purina Petcare View profile 10001+ St Louis, Missouri, United States, North America https://www.purina.com
Colgate Palmolive View profile 10001+ New York, New York, United States, North America http://colgatepalmolive.com
General Mills Inc View profile 34000 Number One General Mills Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55426 https://www.generalmills.com
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc View profile 3100 3001 Deming Way, Middleton, WI, United States, 53562 https://www.spectrumbrands.com
Nestle SA View profile 270000 Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 https://www.nestle.com

South Korea Product - Pet Snacks And Treats Market size, 2024 - 2030 (US$M)

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South Korea Product - Pet Snacks And Treats Market size, 2024 - 2030 (US$M)

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